The cod in Lofoten has become a tourist attraction in its own right. In March or April of every year, the World Championship in Cod Fishing takes place in Lofoten, where fishermen compete to catch the largest Arctic cod.

Fishing boats in the harbour in Lofoten, NorwayLofoten is home to around 24,500 people for whom the traditional practice of cod fishing and production of stockfish dates back over 1000 years and remains vitally important.

By Lawrence Hislop

Fishing netsThe production of salt fish dates back over 1000 years in Norway and the fish has become a main ingredient in Mediterranean, West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines.
In Norway the fish is dried outdoors by the...

By Lawrence Hislop

View over Lofoten, NorwayHarbour, Lofoten: One of Norway's primary tourist destinations. Fishing is as strong an industry as tourism in this region.

By Lawrence Hislop

View over Skrova, LofotenThis 3.8 square kilometer island is home to about 200 people. Ellingsen Seafood has its facilities located on Skrova and produces about 15.000 metric tons of salmon each year. Here they also have a traditional landing st...

By Wenzel Prokosch

Svolvær, LofotenWith its 9200 inhabitants, Svolvær serves as the main harbour and centre on the Lofoten Islands. Other than the massive fishing industry, tourism is becoming increasingly important. Svolvær is also a major transportation...

By Wenzel Prokosch

The Lofoten WallThe five largest islands of Lofoten form the great Lofoten Wall. As the fishers came sailing northwards every year for the cod season in Lofoten, they where greeted by the Lofoten Wall reaching out into the sea from east...

By Wenzel Prokosch

Maintenance of fishing nets, LofotenLofoten is home to around 24,500 people for whom the traditional practice of cod fishing and production of stockfish dates back over 1000 years and remains vitally important.

By Wenzel Prokosch

Maintenance of fishing nets, LofotenLofoten is home to around 24,500 people for whom the traditional practice of cod fishing and production of stockfish dates back over 1000 years and remains vitally important.